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South Africa on brink of maiden WTC triumph

South Africa on brink of maiden WTC triumph

13 Jun 2025 | 11:19 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) South Africa are on the verge of scripting history in the ICC World Test Championship Final, needing just 69 more runs to lift their maiden title after a commanding performance on Day 3 at Lord’s on Friday, powered by a superb century from Aiden Markram and a courageous, unbeaten stand with an injured Temba Bavuma.

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Smith injured, leaves field on Day 3 of WTC Final

Smith injured, leaves field on Day 3 of WTC Final

13 Jun 2025 | 9:03 PM

London, Jun 13 (UNI) Australia's star batsman Steve Smith was forced off the field on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday, after sustaining a finger injury while fielding in the slips.

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Australia veteran Steve Smith leaves field after hurting finger

Australia veteran Steve Smith leaves field after hurting finger

13 Jun 2025 | 7:56 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) Australia suffered a massive scare when Steve Smith hurt his finger when attempting a catch on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa.

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England name squad for India series

England name squad for India series

13 Jun 2025 | 7:52 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) England have named a 14-member squad for their upcoming T20I series against India, with star spinner Sophie Ecclestone making her much-anticipated return.

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Historic T20I series between Nepal & West Indies locked in

Historic T20I series between Nepal & West Indies locked in

13 Jun 2025 | 6:24 PM

Antigua, June 13 (UNI) A first-ever bilateral series between Nepal and the West Indies has been confirmed, with the pair to meet in Sharjah for a three-match T20I series in late September.

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Starc's unbeaten 58 sets SA 288-run target in WTC Final

Starc's unbeaten 58 sets SA 288-run target in WTC Final

13 Jun 2025 | 5:45 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) A fighting half-century from Mitchell Starc propelled Australia to 207 in their second innings on the third morning of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, setting South Africa a stiff target of 288 runs for victory.

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Pakistan's Babar signs for Sixers in Big Bash

Pakistan's Babar signs for Sixers in Big Bash

13 Jun 2025 | 4:47 PM

Lahore, June 13 (UNI) Pakistan batter Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash for the first time after he was signed by Sydney Sixers before next week's player draft.

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Pakistan legend Akram praises statue despite mocking

Pakistan legend Akram praises statue despite mocking

13 Jun 2025 | 3:31 PM

Karachi, June 13 (UNI) Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram praised the "effort" that went into his newly unveiled statue, despite it being mocked on social media.

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Lungi Ngidi admits Smith dismissal probably best of his career

Lungi Ngidi admits Smith dismissal probably best of his career

13 Jun 2025 | 2:57 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) After self-confessed ‘struggles’ on the opening day of the World Test Championship Final against Australia, South Africa’s 29-year-old Lungi Ngidi opens up about
his devastating second innings spell at Lord’s.

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We have an amazing chance to win : Bedingham

We have an amazing chance to win : Bedingham

13 Jun 2025 | 1:11 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) David Bedingham urged South Africa to embrace the pressure and make history as they gear up to chase down a fourth-innings target and win the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s.

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Ponting's advice for South Africa ahead of Lord's run chase

Ponting's advice for South Africa ahead of Lord's run chase

13 Jun 2025 | 12:41 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) ICC Hall of Fame Ricky Ponting believes South Africa's batters must look
to attack Australia's bowlers when they get the chance to bat on Friday in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's.

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Ponting reveals Marco Jansen’s cricketing superpower

Ponting reveals Marco Jansen’s cricketing superpower

13 Jun 2025 | 12:39 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) Having coached Marco Jansen in the IPL, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has seen first-hand why the South African is delivering on cricket’s biggest stages.

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WTC final on knife's edge after Cummins' 6-wkt burst

WTC final on knife's edge after Cummins' 6-wkt burst

12 Jun 2025 | 11:47 PM

London, June 12 (UNI) The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s remains tantalisingly poised a
fter an action-packed second day that saw bowlers dominate, with both Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada putting on masterclasses for their respective sides.

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Cummins claims 300th Test wicket at Lord’s in WTC final

Cummins claims 300th Test wicket at Lord’s in WTC final

12 Jun 2025 | 10:45 PM

London, Jun 12 (UNI) Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday became the eighth Australian and 22nd bowler overall to claim 300 Test wickets, as he led a devastating bowling performance against South Africa on the second day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

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Bangladesh appoint Mehidy Hasan Miraz versatile all-rounder as ODI captain

Bangladesh appoint Mehidy Hasan Miraz versatile all-rounder as ODI captain

12 Jun 2025 | 8:42 PM

Dhaka, June 12 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz
as the new captain of the men’s ODI team, with the 27-year-old set to lead the side for the next 12 months.

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